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    1. John Joubert, Robert Simpson, Christopher Wright: British Cello Concertos
    2. John Joubert, Robert Simpson, Christopher Wright: British Cello Concertos
    Lyrita

    John Joubert, Robert Simpson, Christopher Wright: British Cello Concertos

    CD · 1 disc

    $20.99
    Composer
    JOUBERT SIMPSON WRIGHT
    Artist
    Raphael Wallfisch, Bbc Now, William Boughton
    Released
    Nov 01, 2014
    At the heart of this CD is the cellist Raphael Wallfisch. He not only performs these pieces with the utmost musicianship but they were also all written for him. Since the BBC NOW play with their customary skill under William Boughton, about as well established an expert on his native British music as one could wish to have, this CD is home and dry. The Hoddinott Hall is one of the best acoustics in the country and Lyrita's engineers have, as usual, produced a splendid sound. I did wonder about the slight left-placement of the cello but that is where soloists usually sit so it may simply reflect reality.

    Joubert's work is, as the title states, in two movements. Each lasts a little over 11 minutes. Considering it is scored for only double woodwind, horns and strings, it displays a wide range of instrumental colours and is not only impressively coherent but also makes a very pleasurable sound. There is plenty of energy in the work. This is not a pastoral idyll one can allow to just wash over you. Joubert keeps one firmly engaged throughout and reminded me that I have neglected my sole Joubert CD prior to this, the First Symphony, also on Lyrita.

    The late Robert Simpson was a very important symphonist and composer of string quartets. His musical structures require close attention from his listeners. This concerto, one of a mere handful, is typical of his later style. It was in fact his last orchestral piece. It consists of a theme and eleven variations played without a break and lasting very nearly half an hour. It is by turns lyrical and dramatic, ending quietly. Though the orchestra is large the textures are always clear and I found myself gripped by his typically involved musical argument right up to the 'calm resignation' of the coda, described thus in the excellent notes by Paul Conway.

    Finally Christopher Wright has come to my attention only recently, having heard an extract from his lovely Violin Concerto of 2010 (Dutton CDLX 7286), so I was not surprised to discover that his Cello Concerto is also a fascinatingly individual creation full of lovely sounds but also of much energy and momentum.

    We do not hear many different cello concertos in the concert hall. Those by Elgar, Dvorak, Schumann and Shostakovich are deservedly the most frequently performed. The three recorded on this CD are of a quality and approachability to match such as Saint-Saëns, Hindemith, Martinu and Walton. They should most certainly not be allowed to lapse into obscurity.

    - Dave Billinge, MusicWeb International
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  • John Joubert, Robert Simpson, Christopher Wright: British Cello Concertos

    John Joubert, Robert Simpson, Christopher Wright: British Cello Concertos

    Lyrita Nov 2014
    1 disc
    CD
    $20.99
    • Extrasensory
    SteepleChase

    Extrasensory

    CD · 1 disc

    $22.99
    Composer
    Various
    Artist
    Steve Johns, Monte Croft, John Hart, Greg Murphy, Joris Teepe, Troy Roberts
    Released
    Oct 30, 2026
    Drummer composer Steve Johns returns to SteepleChase with Extrasensory, his most fully realized statement since his acclaimed 2024 release Mythology (SCCD 31971). Reuniting the same core ensemble - guitarist John Hart, vibraphonist/harmonica player Monte Croft, pianist Greg Murphy, and bassist Joris Teepe - Johns builds on the band's deepening chemistry, now sharpened by the fiery presence of saxophonist Troy Roberts on select tracks. The program highlights Johns' dual gifts: modern, structurally inventive writing and dynamic, deeply musical drumming shaped by decades on the New York scene. Contrafacts, reharmonized standards, soulful vocals, and vibrant originals form a wide stylistic arc, from angular modern swing to luminous ballads and earthy shuffles. Throughout, Johns shapes textures and grooves with masterful clarity, guiding a group whose intuitive interplay truly earns the album's title. Extrasensory affirms Johns as a drummer leader of imagination and unmistakable voice. 'Mythology' is an album full of imagination, stories and some fantastic playing by this amazing lineup of world-class musicians.' (A Green Review on SCCD 31971)
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  • Extrasensory

    Extrasensory

    SteepleChase Oct 2026
    1 disc
    CD
    $22.99
    • SIMPATICO
    SHANACHIE

    SIMPATICO

    CD · 1 disc

    $17.49
    Artist
    JAZZ FUNK SOUL
    Released
    Jul 11, 2025
    Grammy Winner Jeff Lorber is famous for launching the career of Kenny G, and his productions and collaborations with such greats as Dave Koz, Janet Jackson, Lalah Hathaway and Miles Davis! Grammy Nominated Paul Jackson, Jr. Is one of the world's most sought after guitarists, having been featured Michael Jackson's Thriller, many Whitney Houston hits, and much more. Grammy Nominated Everette Harp has recorded and shared the stage with such musical giants as Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Billy Joel, and Patti LaBelle. Jazziz magazine hails his "amazing virtuosity" and Jazz Time calls him "a rare talent." Simpatico is overflowing with soaring saxophone solos, brilliant guitar riffs, super funky piano solos and incredibly compelling melodies. Highlights include the uber-funky "Get Up With JFS," the romantic, heartfelt "Janyce," the spirited, joyful "Dreaming My Life Away," and much more !
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  • SIMPATICO

    SIMPATICO

    SHANACHIE Jul 2025
    1 disc
    CD
    $17.49
    1. Poulenc: Piano Concerto, Concerto Champetre & Other Works / Rebbington, Latham-koenig, Royal Philharmonic
    2. Poulenc: Piano Concerto, Concerto Champetre & Other Works / Rebbington, Latham-koenig, Royal Philharmonic
    Resonus Classics

    Poulenc: Piano Concerto, Concerto Champetre & Other Works / Rebbington, Latham-koenig, Royal Philharmonic

    CD · 1 disc

    $18.99
    Composer
    POULENC, FRANCIS
    Artist
    Bebbington, Latham-Koenig
    Released
    Apr 03, 2020

    The acclaimed pianist Mark Bebbington marks his Resonus Classics debut, and the start of a new French music series, with a major new recording of works by Francis Poulenc. Joined by conductor Jan Latham-Koenig, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, this varied programme of works for piano features the Piano Concerto (the last of his five concertos) and the rarely-recorded piano version of the Concert champêtre so often performed by Poulenc himself. Bebbington is also joined by oboist John Roberts and bassoonist Jonathan Davies for the Trio for Piano, Oboe & Bassoon, and the Sonata for Oboe & Piano.
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  • Poulenc: Piano Concerto, Concerto Champetre & Other Works / Rebbington, Latham-koenig, Royal Philharmonic

    Poulenc: Piano Concerto, Concerto Champetre & Other Works / Rebbington, Latham-koenig, Royal Philharmonic

    Resonus Classics Apr 2020
    1 disc
    CD
    $18.99
    • Always Ready / Buckley, United States Coast Guard Band
    Altissimo

    Always Ready / Buckley, United States Coast Guard Band

    CD · 1 disc

    $9.49 $18.99 Save 50%
    Composer
    ROBERT BROWNE HALL JOHN PHILI
    Artist
    Us Coast Guard Band
    Released
    Jan 01, 2001
    Always Ready is the English translation of Semper Paratus, the U.S. Coast Guard motto. +On this album, The U.S. Coast Guard Band performs a wide variety of patriotic classics, some unique to their specific military branch. +This disc also provides timeless patriotic songs like America the Beautiful, marches like The Thunderer and concert works like Charles Ives’ iconic Variations on “America.” +Each of the nineteen tracks offers something different, while still maintaining the band’s core sound.
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  • Always Ready / Buckley, United States Coast Guard Band
    Sale

    Always Ready / Buckley, United States Coast Guard Band

    Altissimo Jan 2001
    1 disc
    CD
    $18.99 $9.49Save 50%
    • ICONS: PHILIP GLASS JOHN ADAMS & JOHN CORIGLIANO
    ORANGE MOUNTAIN

    ICONS: PHILIP GLASS JOHN ADAMS & JOHN CORIGLIANO

    CD · 1 disc

    $20.49
    Artist
    MCDUFFIE, ROBERT / PRIDGEN, ELIZABETH
    Released
    Nov 04, 2022
    Long champions of new music, pianist Robert McDuffie and violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pridgen fix a spotlight on three masterpieces of the violin piano repertoire by three of the most celebrated American composers of the past half century: Philip Glass, John Adams and John Corigliano. On Icons, the artists extend their expertise in the music of Philip Glass with his Violin Sonata from 2008, infusing the work with an energy and charm. John Adams, hailed by the New York Times in September 2022 as "arguably our greatest living composer," wrote his seminal Road Movies for violin and piano in 1995. It quickly became a staple of the repertoire. Evoking the vast expanse of the American continent and the archetypal American road trip, the piece captures the landscape as it passes by your car windows. McDuffie and Pridgen's performance embodies the sleek rhythmic precision required to appreciate that imaginary journey. Perhaps his most famous piece, John Corigliano's Violin Sonata was written in the 1960s when the composer was in his mid 20s, and his father, the famous violinist John Corigliano Sr., was concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic. Despite writing the sonata for his father, years would pass before he would take on the piece and only then because the sonata had organically become an unmitigated success. Since then, it has continued to be one of the best pieces written in the past 50 years for violin and piano. Joy and expertise are in abundance in these recordings, and the end result is a contextualizing of three works by these great masters. Each composer is tremendously different from one another, but united in the artistry of Robert McDuffie and Elizabeth Pridgen.
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  • ICONS: PHILIP GLASS JOHN ADAMS & JOHN CORIGLIANO

    ICONS: PHILIP GLASS JOHN ADAMS & JOHN CORIGLIANO

    ORANGE MOUNTAIN Nov 2022
    1 disc
    CD
    $20.49
    • Over My Head
    PENTATONE

    Over My Head

    CD · 1 disc

    $19.99
    Composer
    H. Leslie Adams, George Gershwin, John Holiday, Jr., Hall Johnson, Robert L. Morris, Theo Morrison
    Artist
    John Holiday, Kevin Miller
    Released
    Jul 17, 2026
    Countertenor John Holiday presents Over My Head, a striking and deeply personal debut that reflects both the breadth of his artistry and the clarity of his artistic voice. Praised as one of the finest countertenors of his generation, Holiday brings together a thoughtfully curated programme spanning spirituals, contemporary works, and art song. From intimate moments at the piano to collaborations with pianist Kevin Miller, the album includes works by Hall Johnson, Robert L. Morris, H. Leslie Adams, world premieres by Theo Morrison and Carlos Simon, and arrangements by Holiday himself, highlighting repertoire shaped by curiosity, individuality, and expressive depth. Rooted in themes of resilience, faith, and love, Over My Head offers a heartfelt musical journey that speaks with both intimacy and conviction. Each work has been selected for it's emotional resonance and it's ability to connect across time and experience, forming a narrative that feels both personal and universal.
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  • Over My Head

    Over My Head

    PENTATONE Jul 2026
    1 disc
    CD
    $19.99
    Mix & Match
  • Songs & Dances From Shakespeare - Barlow, Roberts, Potter

    Songs & Dances From Shakespeare - Barlow, Roberts, Potter

    Saydisc Sep 2005
    1 disc
    CD
    $20.99
  • DECOY

    DECOY

    GET ON DOWN Aug 2022
    1 disc
    Vinyl
    $18.49
    • Virgin and Child - Music from the Baldwin Partbooks II
    Signum Classics

    Virgin and Child - Music from the Baldwin Partbooks II

    CD · 1 disc

    $19.99
    Composer
    FAYRFAX SHEPPARD TALLIS TAV
    Artist
    Contrapunctus
    Released
    Feb 03, 2017
    Early music consort Contrapunctus returns on Signum for their second release in the series centered on music of the Baldwin Partbooks. John Baldwin was a member of the choir of St. George's chapel, Windsor, and his transcriptions during the 1570's and 80's create one of the greatest surviving collections of Marian polyphony, composed during the reigns of Henry VIII and Mary Tudor. This volume explores texts celebrating Mary as Mother of God, and on the Virgin and her child. Contrapunctus, led by Owen Rees, couple powerful interpretations with pioneering scholarship. Currently Vocal Consort in Residence at Oxford University, the ensemble's first two recordings, Libera nos and In the Midst of Life, were both shortlisted for the Gramophone Early Music Award.
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  • Virgin and Child - Music from the Baldwin Partbooks II

    Virgin and Child - Music from the Baldwin Partbooks II

    Signum Classics Feb 2017
    1 disc
    CD
    $19.99
    • DECOY
    MUSIC ON VINYL

    DECOY

    Vinyl · 1 disc

    $38.99
    Artist
    DAVIS, MILES
    Released
    Jul 26, 2024
    Limited edition of 2000 numbered copies on smokey coloured 180-gram audiophile vinyl. Decoy is a 1984 album by the famous jazz musician Miles Davis, re- corded in 1983. Robert Irving III on keyboards took over the role that Miles had assumed with a true sense of harmony and only a rudi- mentary mastery of synthetic sounds and movements. Irving shared the responsibilities of directing with the trumpet player's nephew Vince Wilburn, Jr., but Al Foster continued to lead the tempo. John Scofield drew the funk of bassist Darryl Jones in the direction of chromatic abstraction. The two tracks that he cowrote with Miles are fragments of solos, "That's What Happened" reprising the beginning of his solo on "Speak" (Star People). Decoy offered a good balance between the dominant funk that sub- sequently took over and the jazz tradition, reflected by Scofield's angularities, Marsalis' freedom of tone, and the breadth of Miles' playing that had recovered it's full power.
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  • DECOY

    DECOY

    MUSIC ON VINYL Jul 2024
    1 disc
    Vinyl
    $38.99
  • IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC FROM DONEGAL

    IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC FROM DONEGAL

    Nimbus Oct 1996
    1 disc
    CD
    $20.99
    • IT HITS DIFFERENT
    SHANACHIE

    IT HITS DIFFERENT

    CD · 1 disc

    $17.24
    Artist
    BROWN, NORMAN
    Released
    Mar 29, 2024
    Produced by Paul Brown and Wirlie Morris. Grammy Award-winning Contemporary Jazz/R&B superstar Norman Brown has sold over 3 million albums in his extraor- dinary career and virtually lives at the top of the Billboard Contemporary Jazz sales and radio charts. Having headlined with virtually every Contemporary Jazz superstar from Boney James to Dave Koz to Gerald Albright, Norman's non-stop touring has electrified audiences from coast to coast! It Hits Different has Norman Brown's hit-making talents on full display. Highlights include the uber-funky "Chicken Shack," the romantic "Too Forever," the joyful "Strollin'" and much more.
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  • IT HITS DIFFERENT

    IT HITS DIFFERENT

    SHANACHIE Mar 2024
    1 disc
    CD
    $17.24
  • Getting There

    Getting There

    SteepleChase Aug 1995
    1 disc
    CD
    $22.99
    • Chambonnieres Overseas
    Alpha

    Chambonnieres Overseas

    CD · 1 disc

    $20.99
    Composer
    Jacques Champion de Chambonnieres
    Artist
    Louise Acabo
    Released
    Oct 03, 2025
    Alpha Classics proudly presents "Baroque Stories", a new series of recordings devoted to young talents in early music; it's first recording introduces Louise Acabo, a French harpsichordist and winner of several international competitions who divides her time between Paris and Basel. She has chosen to devote her debut recording to Jacques Champion de Chambonnieres (ca1601-1672), composer of more than 150 harpsichord pieces and the first French musician of the 17th century to publish volumes of works for harpsichord. "Once you have heard the harpsichord played by the Sieur de Chambonnieres, you need hear nothing else", stated the Harmonie universelle of 1636. It was this unique relationship with sound that appealed to Louise Acabo: "his writing, eminently vocal, demands that the player transcend the mechanical aspect of the instrument and approach it's strength and fragility with suppleness". Although Chambonnieres never left France, his work crossed borders and influenced composers abroad, the English in particular. Louise Acabo has constructed her own list of works from available sources, alternating works by Chambonnieres with compositions by Locke, Preston and Bryne.
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  • Chambonnieres Overseas

    Chambonnieres Overseas

    Alpha Oct 2025
    1 disc
    CD
    $20.99
  • TOMKINS / GIBBONS / BYRD: Consort and Keyboard Music

    TOMKINS / GIBBONS / BYRD: Consort and Keyboard Music

    Naxos Jan 1900
    1 disc
    CD
    $19.99
    1. A New Heaven
    2. A New Heaven
    Signum Classics

    A New Heaven

    CD · 1 disc

    $19.99
    Composer
    GALVANI MCDOWALL RUTTER
    Artist
    Oxford, Rees
    Released
    Mar 03, 2017
    This second disc with the Choir of the Queen's College Oxford is centered around the concept of "revelation", both divine revelation (particularly the apocalyptic visions fo the book of Revelation) and revelatory visions of earth and heaven. The bulk of the pieces on the recording are inspired by the extraordinary visions of John, the writer of th eBook of Revelation, describing the ravaging of the world through divine judgement, the battles between good and evil, and the world's eventual remaking as "a new heaven and a new earth" in which death and suffering are no more. The album features three new commissions, by Phillip Cooke, Toby Young and Marco Galvani, who was a final-year student at queen's at the time of recording.
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  • A New Heaven

    A New Heaven

    Signum Classics Mar 2017
    1 disc
    CD
    $19.99
  • Carols From Queen's

    Carols From Queen's

    Avie Records Sep 2015
    1 disc
    CD
    $19.99
    1. Sheppard: Media Vita / Choir Of New College Oxford, Robert Quinney
    2. Sheppard: Media Vita / Choir Of New College Oxford, Robert Quinney
    Linn Records

    Sheppard: Media Vita / Choir Of New College Oxford, Robert Quinney

    CD · 1 disc

    $20.99
    Composer
    SHEPPARD, JOHN
    Artist
    Quinney
    Released
    Oct 23, 2020

    The Choir of New College Oxford, one of the most acclaimed British choral ensembles, makes its Linn debut with a recording of works by the English Renaissance composer John Sheppard. New College Choir was already 150 years old when Sheppard arrived in Oxford intent on contributing to the wealth of choral polyphony that defined the era. Media vita is his most celebrated work, almost symphonic in its proportions, in which he combines and elevates conventional Tudor musical devices to striking effect. Sheppard’s boundary-pushing polyphony requires the skill and precision of liturgical professionals, and in the hands of director Robert Quinney it is compelling. The programme is completed by several motets in which Sheppard sets text from the Old Testament; we are delighted that four of these motets are premiere recordings: A solis ortus cardine, Inclina Domine, Iudica me Deus and Confitebor tibi. This is another distinctive and stylish performance from this acclaimed choir, which marks the first in a new series of recordings for Linn Records.
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  • Sheppard: Media Vita / Choir Of New College Oxford, Robert Quinney

    Sheppard: Media Vita / Choir Of New College Oxford, Robert Quinney

    Linn Records Oct 2020
    1 disc
    CD
    $20.99
  • Holding The Flag
    Sale

    Holding The Flag

    Altissimo Jan 2004
    1 disc
    CD
    $10.99 $5.49Save 50%
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